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Sr Automation Engineer

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Date: Nov 4, 2025

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71240

 

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

The Automation Engineer is in charge of controls systems design for process improvement, cost reduction and capital expansion projects. Is responsible to manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Lead/participate in project teams and support automation projects assigned into the region by providing technical expertise to manufacturing and control equipment such as HMIs, PLCs, VFDs and electrical panels designing, installing, integrating and deliver controls documentation to different plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, install, integrate, maintain and improve control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
  • Ensure installation and commissioning meet design and operation standards integration
  • Design and improve HMI, PLC, Hardwire and Panel Layouts
  • Create and/or update schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or other CAD software
  • Troubleshoot control systems as needed electrical and pneumatic
  • Provide guidance and train less experienced team members when required
  • Develop and/or revise internal procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes
  • Monitoring KPIs on compliance

Experiences/Education - Required

 A. Education.

  • B.S. in Mechatronics, Electromechanics, Electronic or Electrical Engineering                      

 

 B. Work Experience.

  • 4 to 5 years of experience in similar role minimum
  • Knowledge of diverse manufacturing equipment
  • Previous experience designing and building electrical control panels.
  • Broad knowledge of industrial controls, instrumentation, panels, and automation systems for manufacturing and other process control applications
  • Previous experience with automation and control products such as VFDs, PLC/HMIs, RTUs, and SCADA software
  • Knowledge and experience with serial and Ethernet communications and protocols such as Modbus and Device Net        
  • Ability to program PLCs using ladder logic or other programming languages.  

 

 C. Required skills.

  • HMI and PLC design, configure and programming experience.
  • Equipment design and use of CAD software
  • Proven experience in use and/or administration of IMS systems.
  • Experience with PID controls and control loop tunning functions
  • Design and integration of safety controls systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Equipment transfer, backup and change management of source code.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Knowledge of optical fiber cable termination process and equipment.
  • Vision systems programming and integration experience.
  • Knowledge of MES, SCADA and PI systems is a plus.
  • SQL, Power BI, Power Apps and data analytics skills are a plus.
  • Understanding server management and network infrastructure.
  • Project management skills.
  • Fully bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Use of manufacturing intelligence tools
  • Innovation proposals for new technology introduction and understanding.
  • Digital transformation and data analytics mindset, leverage AI tools to increase productivity.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. 

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. 

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.  

  • Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family. 

  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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